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Tuesday, May 1, 2018
6:00 P.M.
Vail Town Council Chambers
The regular meeting of the Vail Town Council was called to order at approximately 6:00 P.M. by
Mayor Pro Tern Bruno.
Members present:
Members absent
Staff members present:
1. Citizen Participation
Jenn Bruno, Mayor Pro Tern
Travis Coggin
Kevin Foley
Kim Langmaid
Jen Mason
Greg Moffet
Dave Chapin, Mayor
Greg Clifton, Town Manager
Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
There was recognition from Councilor Moffet's family wishing him a Happy birthday.
Woody Woodruff, Minturn resident, expressed concern about the Holy Cross Energy project
reviewed during the afternoon meeting. He cited numerous concerns about the overhead power
line related to health and safety and noted their citizen group is requesting they be laid
underground.
2. Proclamations
2.1. Proclamation No. 6, Series of 2018, Recognizing May is Colorado Wildfire
Awareness Month
Presenter(s): Mark Novak, Fire Chief
The Proclamation was read by the town council and adopted as read.
3. Appointments for Boards and Commissions
3.1. Vail Local Housing Authority Appointment
Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor
Moffet moved to appoint Molly Morales to serve on the VLHA for a five-year term ending on
March 31, 2023; Foley seconded the motion and it passed (6-0).
3.2. Vail Local (Liquor) Licensing Authority Appointments
Presenter(s): Dave Chapin, Mayor
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Moffet moved to appoint Kirk Hansen and Donovan Sournig to serve on VILLA for two-year
terms ending March 31, 2020; Foley seconded the motion and it passed (6-0).
4. Consent Agenda
4.1. Minutes from April 3, 2018
Moffet moved to approve the April 3 minutes; Foley seconded the motion and it passed (6-0).
4.2. Resolution No. 17, 2018, An Inter -Governmental Agreement between Eagle River
Water & Sanitation District and Town of Vail to install the Holy Cross Energy's
Underground Infrastructure
Moffet moved to approve Resolution No. 17, 2018, An Inter -Governmental Agreement between
Eagle River Water & Sanitation District and Town of Vail to install the Holy Cross Energy's
Underground Infrastructure; Foley seconded the motion and it passed (6-0).
5. Town Manager Report
Presenter(s): Greg Clifton, Town Manager
Clifton highlighted his report with a brief discussion about the Seibert Memorial funding raising
efforts and creation of the committee and notice about two upcoming retreats.
6. Action Items
6.1. Vail Transit Stop Improvements Contract Award
Presenter(s): Tom Kassmel, Town Engineer
Action Requested of Council: Award construction contract and supplement project budget as
appropriate.
Background: The Town of Vail has budgeted to construct transit capacity improvements at the
Lionshead and Vail Village Transit Centers. The project has been publically bid, and one bid
was received.
Tom Kassmel presented the project noting that Kramer of North America is the only one who bid
on the project. After some details were presented about the budget, Moffet moved to direct the
Town Manager to enter into a contract with Kraemer North America, in the amount not to
exceed $1,026,221.69, noting that the project bid was over budget so the supplemental funds of
$175K would be used from saving from the West Vail roundabout & sidewalk repair project.
Foley seconded the motion and it passed (6-0).
7. Presentations / Discussion
7.1. 2018 Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships Recap
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Presenter(s): Marc Murphy, Director of Partner Marketing, Burton Whitney Heingartner,
Manager Partnerships, Burton
Action Requested of Council: Information update only.
Background: Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships event promoters will provide a
2018 event recap noting some of the community and economic benefits to the Town of Vail.
Please note the presentation will only be a portion of the slides included in the packet in order to
meet the 30 minute time limit.
Marc Murphy, Director of Partner Marketing presented the recap of the 2018 US Open
Snowboarding Championships, detailed presentation found in the town council packet. The
results of the event and the feedback from the community and town council have been
extremely positive. There was a review of Burton's 2020 sustainability goals in hopes of
meeting standards of zero waste during the events. It was noted there was a $37M direct
economic impact to the Vail by the attendees of the event. Town Council expressed
appreciation to the Burton group for all their people and the planning efforts which have made
this a successful world class event.
7.2. Presentation Regarding Wildfire and Emergency Evacuation Preparations
Presenter(s): Dwight Henninger, Police Chief, Mark Novak, Fire Chief
Background: The presentation will address an outlook about the upcoming fire season, wildland
fire preparedness, evacuation preparedness and planning along with some recommendations.
Fire Chief Mark Novak presented an overview of fire season outlook in Colorado and across
western states. He also addressed the wildland fire preparedness activities that have taken
place in Vail including the fuels reduction projects, fire -adapted Vail programs and evacuation
planning. Police Chief Dwight Henninger presented information about evacuation preparedness
and planning as well as the upcoming two emergency tests taking place May 2.
8. Public Hearings
8.1. Ordinance No. 9 Series of 2018, Second Reading, An Ordinance Amending
Chapter 2 of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code by the Addition of a New Section 7-2B-4
Regarding Misuse of a Wireless Telephone While Driving
Presenter(s): Matt Mire, Town Attorney
Background: On June 1, 2017 the Colorado General Assembly passes Senate Bill 17-027
regarding the misuse of wireless telephone while driving. The Town wishes to adopt certain
provisions of Senate Bill 17-027.
Moffet moved to approve Ordinance No. 9 Series of 2018, Second Reading, An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 2 of Title 7 of the Vail Town Code by the Addition of a New Section 7-213-4
Regarding Misuse of a Wireless Telephone While Driving. Foley seconded the motion and it
passed (6-0).
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Moffet moved to convene to an executive session (7:30 p.m.) to discuss the purchase,
acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests; to receive legal advice on specific
legal questions; and to determine positions, develop a strategy and instruct negotiators,
Regarding: potential purchase, sale and lease of real property ; Foley seconded the motion
and it passed (6-0). Moffet moved to adjourn after the exec session; Foley seconded the
motion. There being no further business to come before the council, Moffet moved to adjourn
the meeting and Foley seconded the motion which passed (6-0) and the meeting adjourned
at 7:45 p.m.
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